Apple Cinnamon Bread with Streusel Topping
This apple cinnamon bread with streusel topping is moist, tender, and packed with cozy fall flavor. Soft apple chunks and warm cinnamon swirl through every slice, and the buttery brown sugar streusel adds a crunchy top. One bowl, easy — your kitchen will smell amazing.
Why You’ll Love It
- Super moist. Sour cream and oil keep it soft for days.
- Crunchy streusel. Buttery cinnamon crumble is the best part.
- One bowl. No mixer needed.
- Real apple chunks. Tender and juicy.
- Perfect for sharing. Makes 10 slices.
Why It Works
Chemical leaveners (no yeast) mean no waiting. The apples release juice, creating pockets of moisture, while pectin helps the crumb hold together. The streusel’s butter melts and the brown sugar caramelizes into a crisp crust — crunchy top against soft bread.
Key Ingredients
- Apples: 2 medium, diced.
- Flour: 2 cups for the bread, 1/2 cup for the streusel.
- Sugars: 3/4 cup granulated + 1/2 cup brown.
- Sour cream: 1/2 cup.
- Oil: 1/2 cup.
- Eggs: 2.
- Cinnamon: 2 tsp.
- Butter: 4 Tbsp cold, for the streusel.
Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples.
- Sprinkle the streusel on just before baking.
Variations
- Nuts: Add walnuts to the streusel.
- Glaze: Drizzle with a vanilla glaze.
What to Serve With
Serve with coffee, tea, or a pat of butter.
Storage
To store: Keep 4 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge. To freeze: Wrap well and freeze up to 3 months.
FAQs
Why is my bread dense?
It was likely overmixed — stir until just combined.
Can I use applesauce instead?
It’s not the same; diced fresh apples give the best texture.
Why is my streusel soggy?
The butter wasn’t cold enough. Keep it chilled until baking.
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Apple Cinnamon Bread with Streusel Topping
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Make the streusel: in a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until crumbly. Refrigerate while you make the batter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.
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